Notre Dame Catholic Church - Religious Education

Religious Education

Gerry Nowicki Sonja Flater

Director of Adult Faith Formation Director of Religious Education

2160 So. Zenobia St.

Denver, Colorado 80219

303-922-9875

	Adult Sacraments
	RCIA
	First Reconciliation and Eucharist
	Sunday Morning Religious Education
	Vacation Bible School

Adult Sacraments

RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. Interested in becoming a Catholic Christian? This process is for any person over the age of seven (7) years who has never been baptized; any baptized Christian of another faith, or any Catholic Adult who has not received the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. Members of the parish share the Catholic faith and answer your questions through a process that culminates with the Sacraments of Initiation at the Easter Vigil.

Adult Confirmation

Adult Confirmation classes are available for Adult Baptized Catholics.

Religious Education (First Reconciliation)

The Catechism of the Catholic Church states: "Parents have the mission of teaching their children and sharing faith with their child. We the Church are here to support and help parents."

At Notre Dame Parish, preparing children to celebrate the Sacrament of First Reconciliation is a family centered process, independent of Religious Education classes or the Catholic School. Preparation begins in the second grade. Parents and children attend a workshop where they view a video on reconciliation, receive the book, and get information on the sacrament. The fee for the Sacramental Program is $20.00. We require a photocopy of your child's baptismal certificate at registration. Preparation begins at home, according to your schedule. The family then determines the readiness of their child and reception can be made in these ways:

Any Saturday at 8:30 a.m. or 7:30 p.m. in the Church.

A group First Reconciliation will be available, and a parish wide reconciliation service will also be available.

Please call the R.E. Office when your child receives the sacrament so that we can issue a certificate.

First Eucharist

Preparation for the Sacrament of First Eucharist begins in January or February for those in the Sacramental Preparation program. There is a workshop that parents and children attend to view a video and ask any questions there may be. Preparation is done at home according to your schedule. When your child is ready, you must schedule a meeting with one of the R.E. staff or a priest for a review. At that time we will make arrangements for the date of First Eucharist. There are two ways to receive Communion for the first time at Notre Dame.

Individually at one of the weekend liturgies after Easter with the child's family surrounding the child and up to 3 pews reserved for the family. The family also participates in the offertory.

Group First Eucharist is scheduled in the spring. The children sit together in the front of the Church with parents seated at the back of the Church. There is a practice scheduled for the day before First Eucharist.

Sunday Morning Religious Education

Sunday Mornings from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. from October through April

Notre Dame Sunday Morning Religious Education is recommended for children ages 3 years old (by September 15) to the 8th grade who do not attend Catholic school. This is a spiritual enrichment program that enhances preparation for the sacraments and the participation in Sunday Mass. Classes meet by grade level in the school. We register in Mid-September after Mass.

Fees are $25.00 for one child

$35.00 for two children

$45.00 for three or more children

Vacation Bible School

Each summer, Notre Dame enjoys a week long vacation bible school. All children ages 3 years old to fifth (5) grade are invited to participate. Children in the sixth grade and up are invited to volunteer to help out. There is always a need for adult volunteers. Please call us to join in on the fun. If you have any questions, please contact Sonja.